Starvation Mountain Loop
(technical difficulty)
(physical difficulty)Check with Okanogan National Forest, Methow Ranger District (http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/alerts-notices/?cid=stelprdb5371608) for trail conditions.
Ride season is generally late May to mid-November due to snow. Blowdown may be present in early season and following large windstorms.
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This loop makes a great 23 mile loop through forested terrain, much of it near creeks advanced beginner and intermediate riders. Senic views of the Sawtooth Mountains occur in several locations. Much of the ride is on higher terrain above 4,000ft, making for a cool retreat from the heat of the Methow Valley. Start early in hot weather to complete the climb before mid-day.
The trails are managed by the Okanogan National Forest, Methow Ranger District. The Methow Valley Chapter of Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance assists with trail maintenance.
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We got a shuttle from the local taxi in Wintrop. I was $25-30 pre person with 10 people. They took us to the top of the Starvation Mountain and we rode 5 hours back to town. Trail finding from the top to Blue Buck Trail is pretty easy after you come out of the trail on ligthing creek at the camp...